Maintenance

ZipRecruiter; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local care provider is seeking a compassionate Maintenance Person to perform general maintenance and caretaking tasks. This full-time position requires multi-skilled individuals who can work independently and as part of a team. Key responsibilities include maintaining the home and grounds while fostering a caring atmosphere. Ideal candidates should possess experience in maintenance, excellent communication skills, and a flexible approach to hours.

Benefits

Annual pay reviews

Access to Wagestream

Free DBS

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Discount access through Hartford Rewards

24/7 digital GP service

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee recognition and reward scheme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance and caretaking.
• Experience in high-quality painting and decorating.
• Ability to use apps and systems on iPads.

Responsibilities

• Provide general maintenance and caretaking.
• Ensure buildings and grounds are well maintained.
• Assist in creating a caring atmosphere.

Skills

Compassionate and caring nature

General maintenance skills

Painting and decorating skills

Excellent communication skills

IT skills

Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations

Organisational skills

Ability to work on own initiative

Flexibility in working hours

Driving license

Job description

Overview

Employment Type: Full Time / 40 hours per week

The Role: As a Maintenance Person, you will provide general maintenance and caretaking to ensure the home and grounds (including gardens where required) are well maintained. You will work with the team to create a happy and caring atmosphere. Whether you are redecorating a room, laying a new carpet, changing a light bulb, or carrying out a fire alarm check, you will do so with care at the heart of everything you do.

• Do you want to make a difference to someone’s life and feel a sense of purpose in an extremely rewarding role?
• Are you multi-skilled in general maintenance and enjoy ensuring that buildings and grounds are well maintained?
• Are you an efficient problem solver who can work well as part of a team as well as autonomously?
• Are you caring, warm and understanding?
• Are you spontaneous, patient, flexible and have a good sense of humour?
• Do you strongly believe in the values of Creating Communities, Caring for Each Other and Celebrating Individuality?

If your answer is yes to all these questions, why not join our Hartford Care family?

Benefits

• Alongside great rates of pay as well as enhancements and paid breaks, other benefits also include:
• Annual pay reviews
• Access to Wagestream
• Free DBS and NMC PIN Costs reimbursed for Nurses
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Hartford Rewards - access to 100’s of discounts including major retail, travel and leisure companies
• 24/7 digital GP service
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Hartford Hero employee recognition & reward scheme
• Workers (18+) are paid the same as those aged 25+
• Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend and Refer a Scheme
• Learning, development, apprenticeship and career development opportunities

Requirements

Essential:

• A compassionate and caring nature
• Good level of skills and experience in carrying out general maintenance
• Robust and high-quality painting and decorating experience with a keen eye for detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Good IT skills and knowledge (including robust skills in using apps and systems on iPads and other IT equipment)
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety regulations
• Strong organisation and planning skills
• Able to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
• A flexible approach to working hours
• Full and clean driving license

It would be desirable if you have previously been trained as the Legionella Responsible Person in your workplace.

This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check